Jeremy Affeldt’s Two-Year Extension Might Not Have Been Worth It for the Giants

Posted: 25th March 2010 by Kevin O'Brien in MLB
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On Wednesday, the Giants inked reliever Jeremy Affeldt to a two-year, $9.5 million extension, according to USA Today baseball writer Bob Nightengale .

On paper, it makes sense. Affeldt, the Giants' left-handed setup man was effective for the Giants in 2009. He posted a 1.74 ERA and finished the 2009 season atop of the Major Leagues in holds (along with Minnesota Twins reliever Matt Guerrier) with 33. Thus, if you look at it from most Giants fans' perspectives, Brian Sabean made a good deal, right?

Well, yes and no. Is Affeldt a valuable commodity in the bullpen? Absolutely. Veteran relievers should not be taken lightly especially considering that this bullpen, for the most part, is pretty green when it comes to Major League experience. Affeldt provides a mentor figurehead ...

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